Band Saw

Band saws cut with a continuous loop blade that runs around two wheels. Metal fabrication shops use horizontal band saws to cut pipes, bars and beams to length. Woodworkers and furniture makers use vertical band saws for curves, resawing and ripping, and meat shops use special band saws for bone-in cuts.

How to choose a band saw

• Metal or wood: metal-cutting band saws run slower with fine-tooth bi-metal blades. Wood band saws run faster with wider-set teeth.
• Cutting capacity: for wood saws, the wheel size (12", 14", 18") sets how wide a board you can cut. For metal saws, check the maximum round and flat stock size.
• Stationary or portable: shop machines stay in one place. Portable band saws carry to site for cutting pipe, conduit and threaded rod.
• Power: 900W to 1200W suits most small shops. 1HP to 1-1/2HP motors handle thicker stock and resawing.

Popular band saws at KHM Megatools

Band saw or cut-off machine?

A band saw cuts metal slowly and cleanly, with little heat or burr, and can run on its own while you prepare the next piece. A cut-off machine is cheaper and faster for occasional cuts but leaves sparks and burrs. Keep spare band saw blades in the right tooth pitch for your material. For straight rip cuts in boards, a table saw is faster.

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